Division One league leaders Loftus entertained Norton, who were restricted to 106-9 in their 45 overs.

Chris Barritt 8-35 did the damage for Loftus while John Hurst (30) offered stubborn resistance for Norton.

In reply Loftus did not have things all their own way and lost eight wickets before reaching their target.

Dave Brooks senior (6-59) caused them lots of problems but Ian Dixon top scored for Loftus and steered them home.

Hinderwell moved back into second spot, 48 points off the pace after their four wicket victory at Brotton, who made 146 thanks to Neville Ayling (42) and Paul Richardson (40).

Clive Lyth (50no) was the mainstay for Hinderwell.

Ormesby Hall were held to a draw at The Merlin after posting 200-7, A Smith (54) Kevin Moss 5-98. The Merlin had their last pair at the wicket when the overs ran out at 101-9.

Dormans remain in contention after victory at Normanby Parklands where they made 163 with Steve Patton hitting 50 while Dennis McGough captured 7-68. Parklands made 139.

Staithes, at home to Paragonians, were able to declare in the 37th over with their score on 237-4, Richard Ward being unbeaten on 102 and well supported by Mark Allen (76). Paragonians never came to terms and were dismissed for 99.

In division two Boosbeck retain top spot after victory at home to Normanby Parklands B, who were dismissed for 84. The home side won by six wickets.

Moorsholm are still second after victory at Ormesby Hall B. Moorsholm were restricted to 140-7 in their allotted overs, Neil Allison top scoring with 51 not out.

Ormesby Hall, after a sound start with 50 for the first wicket, then fell apart, Neil Allison crowning a good day with 5-20, well supported by Andy Hucker 5-26. Mike Mathewman, 32, top scored for Ormesby in their reply of 110, 30 runs short.

Loftus, at Dormanstown, kept up the pressure at the top with a five wicket win. Mike Tyreman (36no) steered his side home.

New Marske, at Blacksmiths Arms, remain in contention. Blacksmith's made 115, New Marske winning by five wickets.

Cowpen Bewley at home to Skelton Castle were dismissed for 128, Gareth Hogarth 5-45, C Atkinson top scoring for the home side with 57.